This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent is responsible for independently developing, executing, and evaluating comprehensive strategic communications and public affairs programs that communicate DMEA's mission, technical advancements, and strategic goals to internal and external audiences.
Summary
This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent is responsible for independently developing, executing, and evaluating comprehensive strategic communications and public affairs programs that communicate DMEA's mission, technical advancements, and strategic goals to internal and external audiences.
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - Required to work DMEA Core Hours of 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on duty days regardless of geographic location of the position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens and is being filled under the AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.
This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.
As a Public Affairs Specialist at the NH-1035-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Serves as the primary developer and certifying authority of the Annual Strategic Communications Plan, independently managing the full life cycle of communication projects.
Develops and implements innovative, non-traditional strategies such as digital media series (e.g., podcasts), targeted digital advertising, and modern employer branding campaigns to resolve critical agency challenges, such as overcoming high-tech STEM recruitment barriers in competitive markets, and exercises final approval authority on daily communication products.
Develops, manages, and executes comprehensive strategic communication plans for DMEA's initiatives, programs, and events.
Serves as a subject matter expert on strategic communications, providing trusted counsel to DMEA leadership on all aspects of public affairs.
Creates and disseminates a wide range of communication products, including news releases, feature articles, talking points, speeches, and social media content, ensuring all materials are aligned with DMEA's and DoW strategic goals.
Monitors and analyzes the media landscape to identify and address potential issues, and to capitalize on opportunities to promote DMEA's mission.
Manages the agency's digital presence, including the public website and social media channels, to ensure a consistent and engaging experience for all users.
Plans, designs, and executes official protocol support for high-level meetings, ceremonies, and special events hosted by DMEA. Serves as the primary point of contact for protocol matters, providing critical advice and guidance to DMEA leadership and staff. Coordinates all logistical aspects of events, including invitations, seating arrangements, flag etiquette, and the reception of distinguished visitors. Develops and maintains a comprehensive protocol guide for DMEA, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with military and diplomatic customs and courtesies.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with representatives from the media, other government agencies, and community organizations. Serves as the official spokesperson for DMEA, responding to media queries and facilitating interviews with subject matter experts. Plans and executes public engagement events to enhance public understanding of DMEA's mission and programs. Designs and conducts specialized media and communications training for non-public affairs personnel, preparing senior DMEA leaders and technical subject matter experts for high-profile interviews, inquiries, and social media engagements. Demonstrates a high degree of skill in rapidly learning and translating technical data; conducts targeted interviews with engineers and subject matter experts to synthesize highly complex microelectronics concepts (e.g., trusted foundry operations) into clear, accessible briefs, reports, and public narratives for non-technical audiences.
Selective Service requirements apply. Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information
Suitable for Federal employment determined by required background investigation
Must obtain/maintain Secret security clearance
Drug Testing Designated position: Yes
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Financial Disclosure: Required
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
Required to work DMEA Core Hours of 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on duty days regardless of geographic location of the position.
Must complete the Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course (PAOQC) at the Defense Information School (DINFOS).
Qualifications
You may qualify at the NH-03 if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience at the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Examples of creditable specialized experience include:
Strategic Communications: Developing and managing the full lifecycle of communication projects, including creating and disseminating materials such as news releases, feature articles, speeches, and social media content. This includes managing an organization's digital presence across websites and social media platforms and providing subject matter expertise on all aspects of public affairs to leadership.
Media Relations and Public Engagement: Serving as an agency spokesperson, managing media inquiries, facilitating interviews with subject matter experts, and conducting media training for senior leaders. Experience must include translating complex, highly technical information (such as scientific or engineering concepts) into clear, accessible content for non-technical audiences, media, and the general public.
Protocol and Event Management: Planning, designing, and executing official protocol for high-level meetings, ceremonies, and special events, including coordinating logistics, invitations, and support for distinguished visitors in accordance with military and diplomatic customs.
Stakeholder and Interagency Collaboration: Establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with public affairs offices across government agencies, industry, and academic institutions to coordinate unified messaging on key initiatives. This includes experience drafting and refining communication products for executive and legislative stakeholders.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo
Other Notes:
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range.
Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency.
Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized.
Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS (osd.mil)
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
2. SF50
All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).
3. Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
2. SF50
All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).
3. Veteran's Documents:
If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
